WATCH: Uyinene Mrwetyana's 'killer' back in court
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Uyinene Mrwetyana was allegedly raped then bludgeoned to death after she was lured to the Claremont post office by the 42-year-old man in August.PHOTO: Supplied Uyinene Mrwetyana was allegedly raped then bludgeoned to death after she was lured to the Claremont post office by the 42-year-old man in August.PHOTO: Supplied
The man accused of raping and killing University of Cape Town (UCT) student, Uyinene Mrwetyana briefly appeared at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court today.
Luyanda Botha enters the courtroom. Video: Ayanda Ndamane
The case was postponed to November 7. According to reports, Magistrate Goolam Bawa ruled that Luyanda Botha can be named and photographed.
The 42-year-old Post Office worker faces charges of rape, murder and defeating the ends of justice. He allegedly raped then bludgeoned the 19-year-old student to death after luring her to the Claremont post office in August.
Luyanda Botha briefly appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates Court today. Video: Ayanda Ndamane
Botha allegedly confessed to the crimes when police arrested and questioned him six days after the crime. It was also revealed that the man had a criminal record prior to his appointment at the Clareinch Post Office.
A group of protesters gathered outside the court, chanting songs and holding up placards demanding justice for the slain UCT student.